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Newspaper

Bronte Enterprise

Location

Bronte, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1962

Page

5

End of School Programs Set For Sunday Thursday Friday

Eighth grade promotional will be held in the school auditorium next Thursday evening May 24 at 8 00 pm. The program includes Prelude by Jan Wilkins Invocation Joy Kay Moore Congregational song America the Beautiful led by Bobby Bingham Presentation of awards James L Golson Class song He Introduction of speaker Joe Rawlings vice president of the school board Address Reverend Wayne N Stout pastor Kickapoo Baptist Church Presentation of certificates C B Barbee Benediction Royce Linton Lee Ushers Lillian Strickland Frances Glenn Edward Broussard and David Davis. Students promoted to high school include Mary Frances Brock Janet Ann Caperton Saundra Elaine Collins Larry Don Corley Josephine Flores William Wayne Hester Royce Linton Lee Sharon Lou Mackey Alvaro Martinez Alice Louise Massey Brenda Janice Mayhew Jo Ann McClure Joy Kay Moore Laura Dean Morrow Susan Lisabeth Perry Donna Suzanne Pruitt Manuel Reyes Ralph Tad Richards Patricia Louise Robinson Tony Paul Olivas and William Vernon Sharp.

Joe Rawlings Wayne N. Stout Kickapoo Baptist Church C. B. Barbee Royce Linton Lee Jan Wilkins Lillian Strickland Frances Glenn Edward Broussard David Davis Mary Frances Brock Janet Ann Caperton Saundra Elaine Collins Larry Don Corley Josephine ‘Lores William Wayne ‘Hester Sharon Lou Mackey Alvaro Martinez Alice Louise Massey Brenda’ Jannice Maybew Jo’ Ann McClure Joy Kay Moore Laura Dean Morrow Susan Lisabeth Perry Donna Suzanne Pruitt Manuel Reyes Ralph Tad Richards Patricia Louise Robinson Tony Paul Olivas William Vernon Sharp

Bronte High School Holds Baccalaureate Services May 20

Bronte High School will hold baccalaureate services for the 1962 graduating class Sunday night May 20 in the high school auditorium at 8 00 p m The program includes processional and recessional by Mrs La Rue Broussard invocations by Joe Wolf readings by Gwen Kirkland and singing by Dana Eubanks scripture by Bobby Allen and introduction by Joe Simpson Reverend Lester Vinson former First Baptist pastor and now Southern Baptist Convention missionary will deliver the sermon titled Choose You This Day Reverend Wayne Stout will give the benediction Ushers from the junior class are Sue Blackmon Johnnie Sims Vic Glenn and Gregg Whalen. Commencement exercises for the class will be at 8 p m Friday May 25 The senior list includes Bobby Allen Dee Arrott Tommie Boecking Jack Corley Kay Powell Daulong Dana Eubanks Jimmy Forman Eddie Glenn Gwen Kirkland Charles Lee Tommie Lee Laura WeGuire Antonio Reyes Douglas Rogers Eddie Spiller Buddy Walker and Patsy Woods.

Bronte High School la Rue Broussard Joe Wolf Gwen Kirkland Dana Eubanks Bobby Allen Joe Simpson Lester Vinson First Baptist Church Southern Baptist Convention Fort Worth Wayne Stout Sue Blackmon Johnnie Sims Vic Glenn Gregg Whalen Dee Arrott Tommie Boecking Jack Corley Kay Powell Daulong Jimmy Forman Eddie Glenn Charles Lee Tommie Lee Laura WeGuire Rudy Olivas Antonio Reyes Douglas ‘Rogers Eddy Spiller Buddy Walker Patsy Woods

Little League Organizational Meeting Set for 5 PM

Colorado River Little League Association president Bill Thomas announces a meeting for all boys interested in playing this afternoon at 5:00 at the park ball field. Dads are welcome to help. Giants will be managed by J. W. Caudle and E. G. Collins, while the Yankees are led by Nolan Butler.

Bill Thomas Colorado River Little League Association J. W. Caudle E. G. Collins Giants Yankees Nolan Butler

Local rattlesnake sightings and fatalities reported

Mrs. B A Bell killed a small rattler in a bedroom after a windy day possibly due to a opened screen door. Dub Sims killed a large rattlesnake at his place measuring 54 and a half inches with 17 rattles. Royce Lee and others killed another near the alley behind the Lee residence.

Enterprise B. A. Bell Dub Sims Royce Lee Se Alley Lee Resi

Rites Wednesday For Mrs. Clark Former Resident

Funeral services for Mrs. J. Blair Clark 57 were held at 2 p m Wednesday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Robin Guess and Joe Wolf officiating. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery under Clift Funeral Home. She died suddenly in Benson Arizona of a heart attack while planning to attend her nephews graduation in Bronte. She was born September 27, 1904 and survived by her husband four brothers and four sisters.

J. Blair Clark First Baptist Church Robin Guess Robert Lee Joe Wolf Bronte Church of Christ Fairview Cemetery Clift Funeral Home Hervey Latham J. B Wayne Dee Arrott Jackie Corley James Arnold Tidwell Benson Arizona Bronte Alma Corley D. J. Corley Tennyson Mule Creek Sul Ross Alpine Shannon Hospital School of Nursing San Angelo Jack Marvin Corley Raymond Corley el Monte Calif Vernon Corley Greenville Alene Latham J. P. Arrott A. J. Conners Needles Ella Virdell Gilroy

Social Visit At J I Adair Home

Guests last week in the J I Adair home included two nieces Mrs Joe Pollizzi and Di ana of Houston and Mrs Lucille McConathy of Rosenberg.

J. I. Adair Joe Pollizzi Diana Houston Lucille McConathy Rosenberg

Absentee Voting Underway for Second Democratic Primary

Absentee voting for the second Democratic primary on June 2 is underway. Voters away from the polls May 29 deadline to cast ballots. Ballots available at the county clerk's office in Robert Lee or by mail from the clerk's office.

Robert Lee

Swimming Pool Sets Friday Opening Time at Four

The local swimming pool opens Friday at 4 p.m. with park events including free swim and coffee. Aubrey Denman, park caretaker, says door prizes will be offered. Eddie Glenn returns as regular lifeguard. student helpers assist part time.

Aubrey Denman

Funeral Rites Held Here Monday for Mrs Clifford Clark

Funeral services for Mrs. Clifford Clark were held Monday afternoon at 8:00 p.m. at the First Methodist Church. She died Sunday at 4:50 p.m. in St. Johns Hospital San Angelo after a lengthy illness. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. Survivors include husband James R. Clark of Abilene daughter Mrs. Bill Gentry of Texas City one sister and four brothers with three grandchildren.

Clifford Clark Mrs. Clark Lillie Hayley R. L. Hayley Bronte Pioneers Bronte John Tarneton College Stephenville San Angelo Bronte First Methodist Church Eastern Star Diversity Club James R. Clark Abilene Bill Gentry Texas City Jack Morrison Leland Hayley Flagstaff Arizona Richard Hayley Lorenzo California Davis Hayley Central Valley Royce Hayley J. T. Henry D. K. Glenn Charles Gentry Homer Phillips T. F. Sims, Jr Robert Hugh Sims J. R. Rasco Brady Claude Gentry Ballinger

Outstanding Students Named at School Assembly

The annual staff presented a special assembly Thursday afternoon in the auditorium honoring outstanding students for the past term. Class favorites wore formal attire and marched under a greenery arch. Athletic and literary awards were given. Mrs. Billy Joe Luckett served as mistress of ceremonies.

Billy Joe Luckett

Army Engineers to Hold Water Hearing at Ballinger

The U S Corps of Engineers will conduct a public water hearing at 10 a m Tuesday May 22 at the Runnels County Courthouse Ballinger to discuss the Colorado River and its tributaries. Local interest centers on potential dam construction with Bronte attendees and UCRA president L T Youngblood expected among all members.

Ballinger Colorado River U. S. Corps of Engineers Runnels County Colorado Bronte L. T. Youngblood Upper Colorado River Authority Youngblood UCRA

Contributions for Fire Truck Fund Grow as Drive Rises

The Fire Department's campaign to buy a new fire truck has momentum with several large gifts in recent days. By Wednesday morning the fund stood at 1255.97, boosted by a 400 check from First National Bank and a 50 from the bank for department use, plus 50 from Caperton Chevrolet Co. Chief Bill Luckett expects more donations to arrive and urges contributions at The Enterprise office or the First National Bank.

First National Bank Caperton Chevrolet Co Bill Luckett Enterprise

Tommy Grace Hurt in Wreck Near Moran

Tommy Grace nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Albert Grace Jr was injured in a pickup wreck near Moran Saturday morning He is in an Albany hospital with a slight brain concussion and severe facial lacerations The crash occurred as the pickup driven by his cousin slid on loose gravel and went out of control Tommy was thrown through the windshield The other boy in the vehicle was not hurt

Tommy Grace Albert Grace Jr Moran Albany Grace Tommy Mr. Grace Cisco Bronte Mrs. Grace

Bronte Braves Roar Past Eola in Prep Win

Bronte Braves defeated Eola 17 to 10 last Sunday. They host a Sunday game at Bronte Park against a combined Winters Wingate team. Public invited to attend.

Bronte Braves EOLA Bronte Park Winters Wingate

Barrett Mackey Family Visit In Alvin

Mr and Mrs Barrett Mackey spent last weekend in Alvin with their daughter Mrs R B Buron and family Buron is the former Jackie Lou Mackey

Jim Pitts Abilene J. H. Barnett Barrett Mackey Alvin R. B. Buron Buron Jackie Lou Mackey

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Jan Wilkns America The Bobby Bingham James L. Golson Longhorn Youth Center Legion Hall Lionel Perry Bronte Lions Club N. M. Curlee James Golson ARMY
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